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Canada’s West Coast Ports Drive Trade Growth Beyond the U.S.

Published Aug 26, 2026 6:44 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Ports

As it finds itself locked in a deepening trade war with the United States, Canada is successfully building its international trade...

Ningbo-Zhoushan Tops Singapore as World’s Second Busiest Container Port

Published Aug 26, 2026 5:35 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Ports

China’s ports are continuing to support the expansion of the country’s exports despite the Trump administration’s efforts at tarif...

ABS Joins Hanwha Shipping for Naming Ceremony of First VLCC in New Fleet

Published Aug 26, 2026 5:15 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: ABS] ABS joined Hanwha Shipping for the naming ceremony of the ELANDRA K2, a 320,000-dwt very large crude carrier (VLCC) buil...

Kongsberg Maritime Expands Rim-Drive Tunnel Thruster Portfolio

Published Aug 26, 2026 5:00 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By Kongsberg] Kongsberg Maritime is expanding its proven Rim-Drive Tunnel Thruster (RD-TT) range with the introduction of two new...

Iran's Floating Oil Storage Shrinks to Five-Month Supply

Published Aug 26, 2026 4:54 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

Analyst and media commentary on Operation Economic Outcast, US Treasury Secretary Bessent’s plan to squeeze Iran financially, has...

India Maps 5-Year Plan to Build Shipping Independence with 100 New Ships

Published Aug 26, 2026 4:46 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

The Indian government continues to pursue its vision of expanding its national shipping capabilities as part of a plan to achieve...

Official Community Partner Unveiled for BPA 2026 Conference

Published Aug 26, 2026 4:43 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: British Ports Association] A community organisation operating a specially adapted boat from Dover Marina, providing disabled...

Kongsberg Maritime New Contract for Advanced Systems on Solstad/SBM Vessel

Published Aug 26, 2026 4:37 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: Kongsberg Maritime] Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to deliver a fully integrated suite of technology and equipment...

Glamox Wins Contract to Light Formosa 4 Wind Farm in Taiwan

Published Aug 26, 2026 4:28 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: Glamox] Glamox, a global leader in lighting, has won a contract to provide marine lighting for Formosa 4, one of Taiwan’s mos...

IRGC Claims That Oman and Iran Have Reached Deal on Hormuz Transit Fees

Published Aug 26, 2026 4:10 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

One day after Omani and Iranian negotiators hinted at an approaching agreement for a "temporary" Hormuz transit corridor, the Isla...

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